Nutraceuticals - shedding light on the grey area between pharmaceuticals and food

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Nutraceuticals occupy a complex regulatory and conceptual grey area bridging the gap between traditional food products and pharmaceuticals. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Antonello Santini; Ettore Novellino

doi:10.1080/17512433.2018.1464911

April 18, 2018Expert Review of Clinical PharmacologyOpen Access

Nutraceuticals - shedding light on the grey area between pharmaceuticals and food

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The aim is to clarify the distinction and overlap between nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and food, emphasizing their health benefits.
Historical analysis of the term ‘nutraceutical’ and its origins.
Review of literature on the health benefits of various bioactive compounds.
Discussion of regulatory frameworks surrounding nutraceuticals.
Nutraceuticals provide significant health benefits, impacting disease prevention and health promotion.
There is a need for clear regulatory definitions to distinguish between nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
Consumer awareness of nutraceuticals influences usage and perception of health benefits.

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This review explores the health benefits of nutraceuticals, suggesting their potential impact on health and wellness.

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The term ‘nutraceutical’, originally coined in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice, founder and chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine (DeFelice, 1989), is a portmanteau of the words ‘nutrition...

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